How severe is CVE-2021-29023?

CVE-2021-29023 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-29023 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-29023?

CVE-2021-29023 affects Invoiceplane. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-29023?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-29023 published?

CVE-2021-29023 was published on 2021-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-29023

CVE-2021-29023 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Invoiceplane with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-307.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-307
Affected product: Invoiceplane
Published: 2021-05-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

InvoicePlane 1.5.11 doesn't have any rate-limiting for password reset and the reset token is generated using a weak mechanism that is predictable.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-29023?: InvoicePlane 1.5.11 doesn't have any rate-limiting for password reset and the reset token is generated using a weak mechanism that is predictable.
How severe is CVE-2021-29023?: CVE-2021-29023 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-29023 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-29023?: CVE-2021-29023 affects Invoiceplane. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-29023?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-29023 published?: CVE-2021-29023 was published on 2021-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:invoiceplane:invoiceplane:1.5.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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